2012 Penn. Senate Debates: on War & Peace


Marc Scaringi: Proceed with caution with Iran; they have no nukes

With regard to the U.S. policy with Iran, Welch said everything needs to be put on the table.

Scaringi said he does not want Iran to have nuclear capabilities but said the U.S. has to proceed with caution. Reports indicate, he said, that Iran is not trying to obtain nuclear capabilities. "What we don't want is a U.S. strike on Iran without the facts that Iran is trying to get a weapon," he said.

Rohrer said he didn't think any threats by Iran should be taken lightly.

Source: Williamsport Sun-Gazette on 2012 PA Senate debate Mar 23, 2012

Sam Rohrer: Threats by Iran should not be taken lightly

With regard to the U.S. policy with Iran, Welch said everything needs to be put on the table. Scaringi said he does not want Iran to have nuclear capabilities but said the U.S. has to proceed with caution. Reports indicate, he said, that Iran is not trying to obtain nuclear capabilities.

Rohrer said he didn't think any threats by Iran should be taken lightly. He noted the rising militarization of the Middle East. "Israel should be encouraged to stand tall," he said.

Source: Williamsport Sun-Gazette on 2012 PA Senate debate Mar 23, 2012

Steve Welch: Everything needs to on the table with Iran, but not publicly

With regard to the U.S. policy with Iran, Welch said everything needs to be put on the table. "Our allies need to know we stand with them," he said. "Obama telegraphs everything he's going to do. That's bad negotiating tactics."

Scaringi said he does not want Iran to have nuclear capabilities but said the U.S. has to proceed with caution. Reports indicate, he said, that Iran is not trying to obtain nuclear capabilities.

Source: Williamsport Sun-Gazette on 2012 PA Senate debate Mar 23, 2012

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